MLive’s Ansar Khan filed a notebook feature earlier this afternoon, and he addressed a question as to whether the Red Wings are done signing free agents for the summer/fall:
Q: Though it’s likely that Yzerman is done making moves, could we see a possible reunion with current UFA Tomas Tatar? If seems doubtful that the Devils are going to end up with the cap space to sign him and with a 20-goal season last year, he would complement any team’s second or third lines. – Tyler
A: They have one available roster spot and the cap space, so it can’t be ruled out. But if Yzerman acquires another player, he might prefer someone who can play center and wing. Assuming they keep Michael Rasmussen on the wing, their four centers are Dylan Larkin, Andrew Copp, J.T. Compher and Joe Veleno. If one is injured, they would need to either move Rasmussen back to center or bring up Austin Czarnik from Grand Rapids, unless Marco Kasper appears NHL-ready at that time and they’re comfortable playing him at center at a young age.
I think they’re comfortable with the number of top-three line wingers they have in Alex DeBrincat, Lucas Raymond, David Perron, Robby Fabbri, Daniel Sprong, Jonatan Berggren and Klim Kostin, with Elmer Soderblom waiting in the wings in Grand Rapids.
Continued; I don’t expect the Wings to sign anyone else, but a pro try-out or two might be in the offing.
